653 Infighting (4)
However, even so, both sides suffered heavy losses in this lawsuit. Because of this, Shen Wan’s official career was obstructed, and a lot of money was spent. However, in comparison, the Chen family was obviously in a worse state.
The Chen family had some reputation, but because they were a scholarly family, they did not have much money. Back then, Old Master Chen wanted to defend the Chen family’s reputation, but he did not expect this lawsuit to go on for so long. After fighting for two months, it was not an exaggeration to say that the Chen family had gone bankrupt.
Because of this, Old Master Chen blamed everything on Chen Ruoqiu. Chen Ruoqiu’s mother was also complaining. Chen Ruoqiu was hurt by Shen Wan and hated Shen Wan for disregarding their decades-long marriage. She was also angry with herself for being outdone by Chang Zaiqing. The most sad thing was that there was still no news of Shen Yue’s whereabouts. Now that she was despised by her parents, she felt despair and all her hope dashed.
What she did not know was that the daughter she had been searching for for so long was in Crown Prince Qin’s mansion in Yanqing Alley.
At this moment, Shen Yue was dressing up in the mirror.
The clothes she was wearing were all top-notch. Although the Shen family was also a rich family, they could not compare to the wealth of the State of Qin. The jewelry she was wearing was also very luxurious. She was dressed like a different person from before. In the past, influenced by Chen Ruoqiu, Shen Yue’s choice of fabric was simple, but now, she looked much more noble.
This was because Shen Yue had already become Huangfu Hao’s concubine.
The maid beside her carefully served Shen Yue tea, but Shen Yue looked a little impatient.
She had a pretty face. Under the influence of Chen Ruoqiu, she could be considered gentle. One day, Huangfu Hao asked her frivolously if she was willing to be his concubine. Shen Yue thought for a night and agreed the next day.
That was her only way out.
Rumors were spreading like wildfire outside, and the lawsuit between the Shen family and the Chen family had almost become a joke. Chang Zaiqing was pregnant. If she gave birth to a son, Shen Yue would probably be abandoned by the Shen family without hesitation. Even if Chang Zaiqing didn’t give birth to a son, because Chen Ruoqiu caused Shen Wan to become a laughing stock, Shen Wan and Old Madam Shen would also hate Shen Yue. Her identity had already been taken by Shen Dongling. These days, there were rumors that Wang Bi doted on his wife, Shen Yue. The more she heard about it, the more regretful and indignant Shen Yue became.
Regardless of whether she really liked Wang Bi or not, Shen Yue was extremely indignant at the thought that the comfortable life Shen Dongling was living now should be hers.
She hated Shen Wan for being heartless, and she hated Chen Ruoqiu for being a disappointment. At this moment, she also understood that it was even more impossible for her to get close to Fu Xiuyi with her current status. If she returned to the Shen family, Shen Wan might arrange a lousy marriage for her out of anger.
Shen Yue also had the coldness unique to the Shen family in her nature. Shen Wan and her had been father and daughter for so many years. Back then, they had a deep relationship. However, now, Shen Yue looked at Shen Wan more warily than outsiders.
Shen Yue thought that rather than being married to an lousy family, she might as well be Huangfu Hao’s concubine. Huangfu Hao was handsome and young, and he was the crown prince of the State of Qin. If she could get Huangfu Hao’s favor in the future, she might be able to get promoted. Most importantly, if she could use Huangfu Hao’s power, she might be able to protect herself and Chen Ruoqiu.
Therefore, Shen Yue became Huangfu Hao’s concubine.